Sydney Hawkins
Multimedia Journalist
Wausau, Wisconsin
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Sydney Hawkins joined the NewsChannel 7 team as a Multimedia Journalist in December of 2020. She is an alumna of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee where she studied Communication Arts with a concentration in Broadcast Media and Political Science.
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Many things look different due to the Public Health Emergency caused by COVID-19, that includes federal tax returns.
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The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with information regarding two shootings at two separate residences Saturday night.
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Reimbursements for at-home COVID-19 tests are now available through private insurance companies.
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Snowmobilers marked the 33rd Badger State Winter Games with an annual snowmobile torch ride.
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation increases its weight limit on state highways during its Frozen Road Declaration.
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The City of Stevens Point and Maui County in Hawaii have proclaimed January as ‘Connected Communities’ month between the two communities.
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The season of giving has special meaning for teens Amiya and Audrina Krizenesky.
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A Marshfield meal delivery program is giving its recipients more than just a warm meal this holiday season.
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A group of Marathon County teenagers are spreading joy one cultural dance move at a time.
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A 32-year-old man is in Portage County Jail following a home intrusion in the Village of Plover.
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Three years ago parents of one Marshfield Children’s Miracle Kid were not sure how life for their young son would look. Through years of music therapy, that Miracle Kid is beating the odds stacked against him.
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The holiday season is often filled with family and friend gatherings. That can mean more hungry guests in your home than usual.
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For almost 35 years, a Wausau organization has made it its mission to help nonprofits in your neighborhoods help you.
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Wisconsin’s 74th Alice in Dairyland shares local food and gift suggestions to complete your holidays.
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Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a hit and run incident on State Road 17 from Sunday night.
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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to help in the search for a Clark County man.
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The Riverside Fire District shared between the Village of Rothschild and City of Schofield is now operational with a few finishing touches left for the building.
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The Wisconsin Department of Corrections honored its veteran employees, veterans alike and those lost in combat Wednesday at the Highground Veterans Memorial Park Wednesday morning.
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The Wisconsin Beef Council share two easy, slow-cook and comforting meals for the fall season.
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Municipality officials in central Wisconsin are looking forward to continued partnership with the Wausau-Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau as they welcome the bureau’s new executive director.
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A 48-year-old man is in the Marathon County jail after he was arrested Thursday during a drug investigation.
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Lucas Willemon is one of Marshfield Children’s Hospital’s 2020 Miracle Kids. He and his family thank special people at Marshfield Children’s who made their journey easier.
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No one was injured in the fire that happened at a Ringle auto shop.
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The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single car crash in the town of Caledonia Saturday night.
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A 79-year-old Medford man reported missing Thursday night has been found safe.
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The prosecution was focused on showing the defendant’s inconsistencies over time as it brought its final witness in the murder trial of Cindy Schulz-Juedes.
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The Vicodin painkiller Cindy Schulz-Juedes said she took the night her husband Ken Juedes was killed is not in her medical records, according to her physician.
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Week 2 of the month-long Cindy Schulz-Juedes murder trial continued Monday with testimonies from a medical examiner, forensic pathologist and more life insurance agents.
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Jurors spent the morning Thursday hearing about what took place after Cindy Schulz-Juedes said she found her husband’s body on Aug. 30, 2006.
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Day three of the month-long trial of the State of Wisconsin v. Cindy Schulz-Juedes continues with testimonies from the victim’s brother, life insurance agents and more.
A one-month jury trial is set to begin Monday for the 66-year-old widow accused of killing her husband more than a decade ago.
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A meeting hosted by a refugee nonprofit Thursday night answered questions from the Wausau community about the refugee resettlement process following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released its annual air quality report. The report says the state’s air quality continues to improve.
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A lack of snowplow drivers is not stopping the determination of City of Wausau’s Public Works Department to keep the streets clear and safe this winter.
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Freedom Riders fought to desegregate transit in the South by taking bus trips throughout the South in 1961. This week, two riders two a different ride throughout central Wisconsin to educate children about their journey.
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The historic Marathon Hall dormitory on the campus of UWSP at Wausau is now owned by Marathon County. Citizens in the community believe the building could be used for support several initiatives.
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According to Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin has exported locally grown ginseng to Taiwan for more than 35 years. He said he is looking forward to strengthening the trade partnership.
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The bipartisan infrastructure bill still awaiting approval from United States lawmakers would grant over $500 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects across the state. Wisconsin could receive over $5 billion of that funding.
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Bridge Street Mission in Wausau added culinary arts and facility management programs to help its residents transition into the workforce.
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Under the American Rescue Plan Act, the city of Wausau will receiver over $15 million in pandemic relief funding. Mayor Katie Rosenberg is accepting ideas on how to allocate the money.
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A TikTok trend called ‘Devious Lick’s encourages students to vandalize school property. But police officers discourage it and say the repercussions are not worth the social media fame.
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For almost two months, over a dozen Stevens Point residents will walk in the shoes of first responders in Portage County’s Emergency Services Citizens Academy Program.
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Four Seasons mobile home tenants could wake up Thursday morning without water after the property’s landlord neglected to pay water utilities.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month began Wednesday in the United States, but many Mexican-Americans celebrate Thursday as the official start of celebration.
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Christmas tree farms in central Wisconsin may not have enough trees to go around this holiday season. That will particularly affect those that are looking to buy in bulk.
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Wausau West High school is taking its new wood trimming machine for a spin amid a new school year.
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The Marathon County Central Labor Council hosted its 25th annual Labor Day parade Monday. The parade honored essential workers and those who were able and willing to work throughout the pandemic.
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Federal student loan payments will resume on Feb. 1, 2020, a Wausau financial advisor advises people to enjoy the break if they have to.
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection recognized recognized ginseng farmers and their farms Thursday afternoon for their contributions to the state.